A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. '$500 or Bust!,' Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-22 - 1921-06-23
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, episodes 9, 10 & 11 of 'The Lost City,' Snub Comedy and Coronet Review. The Kowloon: At 5.30 and 9.15, 'Alf's Button' and The Shanghai Olympic.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-24 - 1921-06-25
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Alf's Button' and the Shanghai Olympic. The Kowloon: At 9.15, Molly [sic] King in 'Women Men Forget.'

4
Headline: Alf's Button
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-04 - 1921-07-04
Summary:

In response to numerous requests, the management of The Coronet is screening for positively one day only on Thursday, July 4th at all performances, Hepworth's splendid British comedy, 'Alf's Button.' Booking now open. Phone 1743.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-07 - 1921-07-07
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Jack Dempsey in 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Alf's Button.' The Kowloon: At 5.30 and 9.15, 'Godless Men.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-30 - 1921-09-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Alf's Button' will be presented. At 2.30 & 5.15, Mabel Normand in 'Peck's Bad Girl.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-08 - 1922-11-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday to Thursday, Norma Talmadge in 'Love's Redemption.' Kowloon Theatre: For one day only, 'Alf's Button.' Special Dance tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-25
Summary:

The screening of 'The Three Musketeers' at the Coronet Theatre is postponed and for today only 'Alf's Button,' the British comedy will be shown.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-27 - 1922-11-27
Summary:

Leslie Henson & Alma Taylor in 'Alf's Button,' the funniest British comedy and the most popular is showing for one day only.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-27 - 1922-11-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, 'Alf's Button,' and Chaplin Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., 'Out of the Storm,' 7 reels. Tomorrow, Cabaret Dance.

11
Headline: Robin Hood
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-07 - 1923-09-20
Summary:

Robin Hood' is coming! Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Robin Hood.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to re-screen the Fairbanks success 'The Mark of Zorro' for one more day only. On Saturday, 'Robin Hood' with special music will be put on.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen a United Artists production, entitled 'Robin Hood,' featuring Douglas Fairbanks. Enough historical material has been collected by the researchers for the enactment of the dramatic romance associated with the name Robin Hood. Film synopsis included.…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-21 - 1923-09-28
Summary:

United Artists presents Douglas Fairbanks in the greatest of all moving pictures, 'Robin Hood.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-21
Summary:

A private screening of the film 'Robin Hood' was done in the presence of Director of Education (The Hon. Mr. E. A. Irving), the acting Registrar of the University (The Rev. J. T. Holman), the Hon. Mr. Pollock, K. C., the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, Mr. E. Ralphs and other prominent…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-22 - 1923-09-22
Summary:

Today is souvenir day at The Coronet. Be sure and get the beautiful souvenir programme. The Coronet: Commencing today, Douglas Farbanks [sic] in 'Robin Hood.' Prices: 2.15 p.m., $1.2 & 60 cents; At 5.15 & 9.15, $2 & $1. The Star: Today and tomorrow, 'Don Quickshot of…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-24 - 1923-09-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Douglas Farbanks [sic] in 'Robin Hood.' Prices: 2.15 p.m., $1.2 & 60 cents; At 5.15 & 9.15, $2 & $1. The Star: Monday to Wednesday, Frank Mayo in 'The First Degree.' September 24-25 Remarks: Another large ad. on page 4.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-01 - 1923-10-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' Price details included. The Star: Tonight at 5.30 & 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-04
Summary:

The run of Griffith's 'Orphans of the Storm' featuring Dorothy and Lillian Gish has been extended until Thursday. The film is probably more famous than other big hits like 'Mark of Zorro' and 'Robin Hood' at the 'Little House.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-23 - 1924-07-24
Summary:

Commencing today at 2.15, 4.50, 7 & 9.30 at usual prices, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' July 23 Remarks: Illustration included.